Names on the buses

626 Lord Fulton of Falmer

647 Lord Fulton of Falmer

771 Lord Fulton of Falmer

Connections with Brighton and Hove : 1902 - 1986
John Scott Fulton had a remarkable career in public life. He is best known in Sussex for being one of the founders of the University of Sussex at Falmer in 1961. Although many people were involved in the creation of the University, John was the driving force behind it and became its first vice-chancellor. The University had modest headquarters in Brighton before the campus at Falmer opened in 1962. John left in 1967, succeeded by Professor Asa Briggs. In the 1950s, John had served as vice-chancellor of the University of Wales. Between 1961 and 1964, he was also chair of the Universities Central Council on Admissions in Britain. He was knighted in 1964, became a life peer two years later and titled himself Lord Fulton of Falmer. In the late 1960s, he became a governor of the BBC, serving twice as its vice-chairman. He led the Committee on the Civil Service which reported in 1968. From 1968 to 1971, he served as chairman of the British Council, and as president of the Society for Research into Higher Education.

647 Scania Omnidekka carried name since January 2007, in Coaster 12 livery, name previously on bus 626. Branding changed to Metro 49 in October 2009. Metro 49 branding removed May 2012. Bus sold in January 2021. Name reappeared on 771 ADL Enviro400 in December 2025.